5 Reasons to Get Solar Batteries

Image: Get solar batteries for Night Time use (GoodWe pictured)

Reduce your reliance on the grid. Solar batteries allow you to store excess solar energy that your solar PV panels produce during the day and use it later in the day or at night, when your solar panels are not generating power.

Get solar batteries to significantly reduce your reliance on the grid and save money in the long run.

There are many reasons why you should get solar batteries. Here are 5 of the most important ones:

1. Get solar batteries to give you great energy independence

This is especially true if you live in an area with unreliable or inconsistent grid power. If you are on more of a budget (battery costs can be around $10k), we recommend investing in our Battery-free Hybrid Backup Systems.

2. Get solar batteries to add value to your home, making it more attractive to buyers

A study by Zillow (a US online real-estate marketplace) and University of Berkeley found that homes with solar panels sell for an average of $15,000 more than homes without solar panels. Read more in this Greenridge article.

3. Solar batteries reduce your carbon footprint

Reducing your reliance on fossil fuels always reduces your carbon footprint. We need to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

4. Save money on your energy bills

Solar batteries will save you a LOT of money on energy bills. Storing excess solar energy and using it when your solar panels are not generating power. This can be especially beneficial during peak electricity usage times, when energy prices are typically higher. Buying energy from the grid in WA costs is about 30c per kilowatt hour. You won’t get anything like that when you sell back to the grid, so it’s best to keep that power.

5. Charge Your Car

That’s right. In about 5 seconds, we will ALL have electric vehicles! Not having solar panels will mean it will be expensive to charge your car.

If you are considering installing solar panels, we recommend to also get solar batteries. Solar batteries can help you get the most out of your solar investment and you do ultimately save you money on your energy bills.

Perhaps there’s a 6th reason to get solar batteries. And that is…

6. Live Free & Without Guilt!

Additional things to consider when deciding whether or not to get solar batteries

• The cost of solar batteries has come down significantly in recent years, but they still can be a significant investment.
• The size and capacity of the solar battery you need will depend on your energy needs and the amount of solar energy you produce.
• Solar batteries can have a lifespan of 10-20 years, so it is important to choose a battery that is well-made and has a good warranty.

If you are interested in learning more about solar batteries, get in touch with us. We can help you assess your needs and choose the right solar battery for your home.